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1. A method for delivering content to a mobile communication device, comprising: a. detecting a communication session involving a mobile communication device user; b. determining one or more context parameters associated with the communication session; c. retrieving content from one or more web sites that the mobile communication device user or another party involved in the communication session possibly has an interest; and d. delivering the content related to the context parameters to one or more mobile communication devices; wherein the communication session is a voice call between the mobile communication device user and another party or a messaging session involving the mobile communication device user, wherein (b) detecting comprises detecting that the mobile communication device user just terminated the voice call or the mobile communication device user completed sending or receiving a message, and wherein (c) retrieving comprising retrieving content comprises retrieving unread email messages for the mobile communication device user to act upon across all email accounts the mobile communication device user may have.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval involves retrieving unread emails across all the user's email accounts, for the user to act upon.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein (d) delivering comprises sending said content to the one or more mobile communication devices that are used by the members of a user community.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval involves retrieving unread emails across all the user's email accounts, for the user to act upon. The delivery of content involves sending the retrieved content to mobile devices used by members of a user community.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein (d) delivering comprises delivering content related to an event in a user community to one or more mobile communication devices used by members of the user community.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval involves retrieving unread emails across all the user's email accounts, for the user to act upon. The delivery of content involves sending the retrieved content to mobile devices used by members of a user community. The content being delivered relates to an event within that user community.
4. The method of claim 2 , wherein (d) delivering comprises delivering content related to a message to one or more mobile communication devices used by members of the user community.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval involves retrieving unread emails across all the user's email accounts, for the user to act upon. The delivery of content involves sending the retrieved content to mobile devices used by members of a user community. The delivered content relates to a message within that user community.
5. The method of claim 2 , wherein (d) delivering comprises delivering content or a link to content informing members of the user community about membership changes in the user community.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval involves retrieving unread emails across all the user's email accounts, for the user to act upon. The delivery of content involves sending the retrieved content to mobile devices used by members of a user community. The delivered content informs community members about changes in the user community's membership, or provides a link to that content.
6. A method for delivering content to a mobile communication device, comprising: a. detecting a communication session involving a mobile communication device user; b. determining one or more communication context parameters associated with the communication session; c. retrieving content from one or more web sites that the mobile communication device user or another party involved in the communication session possibly has an interest; and d. delivering the content related to the context parameters to one or more mobile communication devices; wherein the communication session is a voice call between the mobile communication device user and another party or a messaging session involving the mobile communication device user, wherein (b) detecting comprises detecting that the mobile communication device user just terminated the voice call or the mobile communication device user completed sending or receiving a message, and wherein (c) retrieving comprising; based on the determined communication context parameters, automatically generating a content trigger configured to start one or more concurrency applications corresponding to the plurality of mobile communication devices; and retrieving information from one or more on-line user communities that are of interest to the mobile communication device user using the one or more concurrency applications.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval comprises automatically generating a content trigger based on the determined communication context parameters. The trigger starts concurrency applications on multiple devices, which retrieve information from online user communities of interest to the user.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein retrieving further comprises retrieving newly available digital media content from one or more digital media content portal web sites.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval involves retrieving unread emails across all the user's email accounts, for the user to act upon. The content retrieval also includes retrieving newly available digital media (e.g., music, video) from online content portals.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein retrieving further comprises retrieving information about another party that is on the voice call or at the other end of a message exchange with the mobile communication device user.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval involves retrieving unread emails across all the user's email accounts, for the user to act upon. The content retrieval also includes retrieving information about the other party involved in the communication (e.g. the other person on the call or the person sending a text message).
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein retrieving further comprises retrieving information from one or more web sites to which the other party has uploaded information including his/her interests.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval involves retrieving unread emails across all the user's email accounts, for the user to act upon. The content retrieval also includes retrieving information from websites where the other party has uploaded information, specifically their interests.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein retrieving further comprises retrieving information or content that is determined to be of mutual interest to both the mobile communication device user and the other party with whom the mobile communication device user is on a voice call or at the other end of a message exchange with the mobile communication device user.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval involves retrieving unread emails across all the user's email accounts, for the user to act upon. The content retrieval also includes finding content of mutual interest to both the user and the other party involved in the communication.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein retrieving further comprises retrieving content from a user community web site of which both the mobile communication device user and the other party on the voice call or at the other end of a message exchange are members.
This invention relates to enhancing communication between users of mobile devices by integrating content from shared online communities. The problem addressed is the lack of contextual information during voice calls or messaging exchanges, which can hinder effective communication. The solution involves retrieving and displaying relevant content from a user community website where both parties are members. This content may include shared interests, past interactions, or other relevant data that can provide context to the ongoing communication. The system identifies the participants in the call or message exchange and accesses the community platform to gather pertinent information, which is then presented to the user in real-time. This approach improves communication efficiency by providing additional context, reducing misunderstandings, and fostering more meaningful interactions. The method ensures that the retrieved content is relevant to both parties, enhancing the overall communication experience. The system may also allow users to customize the type of content displayed or adjust privacy settings to control what information is shared. This integration of community data with mobile communication helps bridge the gap between digital interactions and real-time conversations.
12. A method of sharing information among a plurality of mobile communication device users, comprising: a. storing data associated with a user's selection of an item of interest while the user views information at a web site of a vendor of goods or services, wherein said storing comprises storing the data in association with an identifier for said user; b. sending a notification to mobile communication device users that are members of a user community to which said user is a member, wherein said notification contains information concerning the item of interest selected by the user; and c. retrieving content from one or more web sites contains information concerning the item of interest selected by the user, wherein (c) retrieving comprising; based on the user's communication context parameters, automatically generating a content trigger configured to start one or more concurrency applications corresponding to the plurality of mobile communication devices; and retrieving information from the user community that are of interest to the mobile communication device users using the one or more concurrency applications.
This method shares information among mobile device users. When a user views a vendor's website and selects an item of interest, this data is stored along with the user's identifier. Notifications containing information about the selected item are sent to other mobile device users within the same user community. Content is retrieved from websites related to the item of interest, and content retrieval comprises automatically generating a content trigger based on the user's communication context parameters. The trigger starts concurrency applications on multiple devices, which retrieve information from the user community of interest to the mobile device users.
13. The method of claim 12 , and further comprising associating the identifier for said user with the user's mobile communication services account.
This method shares information among mobile device users. When a user views a vendor's website and selects an item of interest, this data is stored along with the user's identifier. Notifications containing information about the selected item are sent to other mobile device users within the same user community. Content is retrieved from websites related to the item of interest, and content retrieval comprises automatically generating a content trigger based on the user's communication context parameters. The trigger starts concurrency applications on multiple devices, which retrieve information from the user community of interest to the mobile device users. The user's identifier is also associated with the user's mobile communication services account.
14. The method of claim 13 , and further comprising transmitting the data to the user's mobile communication device corresponding to the user's mobile communication services account.
This method shares information among mobile device users. When a user views a vendor's website and selects an item of interest, this data is stored along with the user's identifier. Notifications containing information about the selected item are sent to other mobile device users within the same user community. Content is retrieved from websites related to the item of interest, and content retrieval comprises automatically generating a content trigger based on the user's communication context parameters. The trigger starts concurrency applications on multiple devices, which retrieve information from the user community of interest to the mobile device users. The user's identifier is also associated with the user's mobile communication services account, and the data about the selected item is transmitted to the user's mobile device associated with that account.
15. The method of claim 12 , and further comprising storing data comprising identifiers of mobile communication device users that are part of said user community, and retrieving identifiers of mobile communication device users for whom the notification is to be sent.
This method shares information among mobile device users. When a user views a vendor's website and selects an item of interest, this data is stored along with the user's identifier. Notifications containing information about the selected item are sent to other mobile device users within the same user community. Content is retrieved from websites related to the item of interest, and content retrieval comprises automatically generating a content trigger based on the user's communication context parameters. The trigger starts concurrency applications on multiple devices, which retrieve information from the user community of interest to the mobile device users. The system also stores identifiers of all users within the user community and retrieves the relevant user identifiers to determine who should receive the notification.
16. The method of claim 6 , wherein (d) delivering comprises sending said content to the one or more mobile communication devices that are used by the members of a user community.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval comprises automatically generating a content trigger based on the determined communication context parameters. The trigger starts concurrency applications on multiple devices, which retrieve information from online user communities of interest to the user. The delivery of content involves sending the retrieved content to mobile devices used by members of a user community.
17. The method of claim 16 , wherein (d) delivering comprises delivering content related to an event in a user community to one or more mobile communication devices used by members of the user community.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval comprises automatically generating a content trigger based on the determined communication context parameters. The trigger starts concurrency applications on multiple devices, which retrieve information from online user communities of interest to the user. The delivery of content involves sending the retrieved content to mobile devices used by members of a user community, where the content relates to an event within that user community.
18. The method of claim 16 , wherein (d) delivering comprises delivering content related to a message to one or more mobile communication devices used by members of the user community.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval comprises automatically generating a content trigger based on the determined communication context parameters. The trigger starts concurrency applications on multiple devices, which retrieve information from online user communities of interest to the user. The delivery of content involves sending the retrieved content to mobile devices used by members of a user community, where the delivered content relates to a message within that user community.
19. The method of claim 16 , wherein (d) delivering comprises delivering content or a link to content informing members of the user community about membership changes in the user community.
The method delivers content to a mobile device by detecting a communication session, such as a voice call or text message, involving a user's mobile device. Context parameters associated with the communication session are determined. Content is then retrieved from websites, potentially related to the user's or the other party's interests. This content is delivered to mobile devices. The detection of the communication session includes detecting when the user ends a call or completes sending/receiving a message. Content retrieval comprises automatically generating a content trigger based on the determined communication context parameters. The trigger starts concurrency applications on multiple devices, which retrieve information from online user communities of interest to the user. The delivery of content involves sending the retrieved content to mobile devices used by members of a user community, where the delivered content informs community members about changes in the user community's membership or provides a link to that content.
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October 21, 2014
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